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Family Zingiberaceae Ginger Family
Common name: Luyang Dilaw (Filipino); ; Common (English)
Local name: Duwao
Indication: bruises
Plant part used: rhizome
Method of Preparation: Pound and apply as poultice on the affected part(s).
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Calderon; Candido (Lanao del Norte; Kolambogan; Poblacion; Usten Heights) & (b) Ramos; Ernesto (Lanao del Norte; Kolambugan; Brgy. Tinagsa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Lanao del Norte

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